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388: From 11 Clients to 100,000+ with Amanda Tress of the Faster Way to Fat Loss [High Performing Women Series] Sep 26, 2019

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Can you imagine going from 11 in-person clients to over 100,000 virtual clients in just a few years? It sounds impossible and yet my guest Amanda Tress has inspired and motivated thousands of women (including me) to live a truly healthy and happy lifestyle through cutting-edge fitness and nutrition strategies.

Amanda Tress is the Founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, an eight-figure business that's growing so fast it'll make your head spin. Amanda created the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program as a way to teach her clients how to burn fat and live a truly healthy lifestyle through intermittent fasting, carb cycling, macro tracking, whole food nutrition, strategic workouts, and a positive mindset.

The speed of which her business has grown is truly mind-boggling. I've been following her journey over the last few years and she never fails to impress me. Since launching her business, Amanda has served over 100,000 clients and has become one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the country.

I know what you're thinking – how did she do it? And, what can other female entrepreneurs learn from her?

In this episode, we discuss:

How Amanda grew her FASTer Way to Fat Loss into an eight-figure business
How to manage a fast-growing business without getting overwhelmed
The importance of empowering clients to become micro-influencers for your brand

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387: From Full Time Entrepreneur to Full Time Employee with Danielle Liss [High Performing Women]

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387: From Full Time Entrepreneur to Full Time Employee with Danielle Liss [High Performing Women Series] Sep 19, 2019

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This is an option that is rarely talked about in our entrepreneurial world, but it is not unusual. Sometimes an incredible opportunity comes around for an entrepreneur to work for someone else. An opportunity that just cannot be passed up. I am thrilled to have attorney Danielle Liss back on the podcast to share how she chose to move from full time entrepreneur to a Vice President level position with a fast growing startup.

Danielle left a thriving virtual law practice to a join The Faster Way to Fat Loss team as General Counsel and VP of Affiliate Programs.

Perhaps even more surprising is Danielle's realization that this career change has actually improved her mental health and well-being.

Danielle is free-spoken and honest in our discussion and really opens up about entrepreneurship and why she decided to return to full-time employment. But that's not all we talk about! We also dive into lessons learned throughout her career, why CEO's need to invest in themselves before they can really invest in their businesses and what it's like working for an eight-figure company that is experiencing hockey stick growth!

In this episode, we discuss:

How Danielle grew her virtual legal business
Why Danielle decided to go back to full-time employment
The positive impact that full-time employment has had on Danielle's mental health and wellbeing

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386: Closing the Sale with Nikki Rausch [High Performing Women Series] Sep 12, 2019

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Do you lack the confidence and the 'natural flair' for sales? A huge part of running a business is knowing how to close a sale. Some might argue that closing the sale is the most important aspect of running a business and if you're not a 'natural' salesperson, you're in trouble. However, seasoned sales guru, Nikki Rausch, thinks otherwise.

Founder and CEO of "Sales Maven", Nikki is a returning guest on the BizChix podcast and dedicated to authentic selling. She has helped thousands of entrepreneurs overcome their struggles so they can ignite their sales. Nikki has authored three books and is highly sought after for her business-changing workshops. She's also a keynote speaker and even graced the stage at BizChix Live 2018.

If you're ready to think about sales in a whole new way and equip yourself with the skills needed to sell effectively, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Tune in to hear more about her story and discover lots of training tips on closing sales like a pro!

In this episode, we discuss:

Nikki's 5-step selling process and common mistakes that could lead to postponing or losing the sale entirely
Why you shouldn't offer a discount just to close the sale
Tips to help you close the sale and get better at selling with confidence

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385: How to Create a Belonging Environment with Traci Baxley [High Performing Women Series] Sep 05, 2019

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Do you want to create a business where people feel like they belong and can bring their full authentic self? Do you want to foster an inclusive environment where people feel like their voices are being heard and valued? Do you want to attract the best talent and build a team of high performers?

Diversity does not just mean race. It is so much more layered in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, age differences, disability, sexuality, religion.

I'm thrilled to introduce you to my guest and BizChix Live Speaker Traci Baxley. Together, we talk about the need to belong, no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexuality or cultural background and WHY this topic is essential for us to consider as business owners and leaders.

Traci is the Founder and CEO of BrownSchooling, a unique consulting company that supports educators and business leaders in developing inclusive practices in classrooms and workspaces.

Traci is a TEDx Speaker and sought after consultant by top companies and schools. She has worked with traditionally marginalized groups for almost three decades.

Research shows that when you hire people from diverse backgrounds, you're more likely to cultivate a workplace where creative ideas flourish. Traci shares statistics about how a diverse workforce significantly impacts the bottom line.

A diverse team that can consider and integrate different perspectives and points of view is a team where creativity rules and innovative ideas, solutions and products are developed.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to create a workplace environment where everyone on the team feels like their voices are heard and valued
The struggles that different races face in society and the importance of educating children and "social justice parenting"
What CEOs can do to attract more diversity into their businesses
Understanding your own implicit biases

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384: How to Create a High Performing Team at Home and at Work Aug 29, 2019

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Having high performers work with me at home and in the business has allowed me to have more time and a greater impact, but it wasn't always like this! I have made several hiring mistakes over the years and my hope is that this episode will help you surround yourself with a high performing team that allows you to stay focused on the work and home responsibilities that are most fulfilling to you.

Have you ever wondered why your team isn't as outstanding as you'd hoped for? Creating a high performing team is something that every CEO wants. But not every leader knows how to create a workplace environment where collaboration comes naturally and everyone brings each other up, smashes goals and works together to drive the business forward.

When your team isn't performing to your standards, it can often feel like you're tolerating too much. This isn't the 'dream team' you hoped for when you launched your business and you don't have to put up with it. If you're fed up with mediocre team members and want to learn how to build a high performing team that you can be proud of, tune into this special episode with Shelli Warren!

This week Shelli shares her unique twist on the five key factors of creating a high performing team. As Shelli points out in the podcast, once you know how to create a high performing team, you'll never settle for anything less again.

Are you ready to stack a team that can deliver?

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383: Google SEO and Local Search with Sommer Poquette Aug 22, 2019

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Did you know that 97% of your potential customers will Google your business before deciding whether to use your services? This is why your Google business listing is so important and why you need to optimize your google presence.

On the final episode of the Social Media Summer Camp series, we are taking a break from social media. I'm joined by Google, SEO and social media expert, Sommer Poquette. Sommer has experienced huge success with her clients by optimizing Google listings and truly taking advantage of the Google My Business service.

Sommer is the CEO of Keep it Real Social and is dedicated to helping her clients to effectively use social media to grow their business.

This episode is extra special for me as this is not Sommer's first time on the BizChix podcast. I previously did an on-air coaching call with Sommer. After being a part of our GrowthChix Group Coaching Accelerator program, Sommer's company has gone from being a 5-figure business to a 6-figure business! She is now back as our Google expert and I'm so proud of her.

Sommer teaches us all about why we should claim our Google business listings, how to use the free Google My Business service and all the benefits it will bring with it!

Let's get ready to embrace Google with Sommer Poquette...

On this episode, we discuss:

Why Google My Business matters and who it applies to
How to claim and customize your Google listing
How to optimize your Google listing and the importance of reviews

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382: LinkedIn Next Level with Louise Brogan Aug 15, 2019

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Once you have your LinkedIn profile set up, what do you do there?If you really want to take your LinkedIn game to the next level, you need to create an effective LinkedIn strategy catered to your business and what you want to get out of the platform.

Today I am joined by Linked In expert, speaker and podcaster Louise Brogan of Social Bee NI we are talking how to create a posting strategy, the power of showcasing your thought leadership on LinkedIn, what to do after you publish an article to get more engagement, how to repurpose content from other sources on linked in, the difference between connections and followers and features of LinkedIn Premium and a really cool way to use the LinkedIn app to find others at the same event that are in and out of your network.

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With over 645+ million users, LinkedIn takes the crown as the world's largest professional network. The ability to tap into a pool of potential clients and make connections that can help grow your brand is where the true power of LinkedIn lies.

This isn't the first time Louise has been on the podcast. A year ago, she joined me for an on-air coaching session, where we talked about whether or not it was a smart business move to specialize on one platform. 12 months later and her decision to niche down and focus solely on LinkedIn has proved to be one of the best decisions she ever made.

Bonus Tips!

Louise shared so many amazing LinkedIn tips with us including how to get started with LinkedIn Live. Because LinkedIn Live is still in the initial testing stages, the feature isn't available to all LinkedIn members. If you want access to the LinkedIn Live feature, you need to apply to become a live video broadcaster via a simple application process.

A great way to gain more followers without actually connecting with anyone is to switch your LinkedIn profile button from 'connect' to 'follow.'

To do this, login to the LinkedIn app on your phone and tap on your profile. Select "Settings & Privacy" and then click on "Followers." You'll see a section beneath it that says, "Make follow primary," and all you have to do is choose "yes" and your profile's primary button will become "Follow" rather than "Connect."

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381: Facebook Groups: How to Create Community and Convert Clients with Anna Frandsen Aug 08, 2019

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Facebook groups are ideal for businesses who want to create a community of people who share a common interest in your brand, products or services. When used right, you can leverage your Facebook group to market your business and convert members into loyal clients. However, only a small percentage of businesses are actually moving people from being a free participant to a paying client.

So, how can you use a Facebook group to not only build a thriving community but convert leads?

On this special episode of our Social Media Summer Camp series, I'm joined by a dear former client and friend, Anna Frandsen. Anna is a business coach and mentor who has a knack for helping women entrepreneurs build a business that changes their lives.

Anna is a savvy businesswoman who takes a strategic approach in everything she does. She understands the bravery and courage it takes to leave a 9-to-5 stable job to invest in your dream of breaking the corporate chains and working for yourself. The training we cover together includes everything from growing a community to turning leads into paying clients….and I reveal the one post that always gets the most engagement inside our private Facebook group, the BizChix Coop.

Are you ready to start using your Facebook group as a powerful marketing tool for your business? Do you want to increase brand visibility and start converting followers into loyal clients?

Let's get ready to learn with Anna Frandsen…

On this episode, we discuss:

The five steps to help you nurture and create an ongoing culture inside of your Facebook group
Why it's so important to create compelling written content and the role it plays in increasing your visibility and attracting the right audience
Practical tips to help you turn your engaged audience into paying customers

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